RENO, Nev.—Lauren Gustus, a senior editor at the Reno Gazette-Journal, has been named the executive editor of the Fort Collins Coloradoan.

Both publications are owned by the McLean, Va.-based Gannett Co.

Gustus has worked for the Gazette-Journal since 2007 as a sports editor and most recently senior editor for content.

Originally from the Boston area, she previously worked at the Salt Lake Tribune and Los Angeles Daily News.

Coloradoan Publisher Kathy Jack-Romero announced Wednesday Gustus will assume leadership of the media organization’s news-gathering efforts in Fort Collins on Feb. 26. She says Gustus values the important role media plays in communities and looks forward to getting her connected to northern Colorado.

Gustus’ sports work included coverage of Nevada athletics in the Mountain West Conference, which includes Colorado State.

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